Looking for a bike adventure somewhere a bit different from the usual spots? Åre in northern Sweden is Scandinavia’s mountain biking hub. With one of the largest bike parks in…
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High Alpine adventures in Crans Montana
If you’re looking for high-altitude adventure, big mountains, fresh air and descents that last for days, you’d be hard pushed to find a better mountain bike destination than Crans Montana…
Racing roots: great riders in the history of mountain biking
No matter what, where or how you ride, there is a cornerstone which is important to acknowledge; mountain biking was born a sport. Competition has been at the forefront of…
Fox outerwear protects you on any ride, in any weather
Fox clothing is known as one of the most stylish brands on the market, and its current outerwear collection enhances this quality with some serious technical know-how, whatever the weather…
Ride Concepts Hellion Elite Women’s Shoes review
Review by Alice Burwell. This is the women's version of the Hellion Elite that scored a perfect 10 in the mbr flat pedal shoe test earlier this year.
BKOOL is the most complete and realistic virtual cycling simulator
BKOOL is essentially a cycling simulator. Pair a smart bike or turbo trainer with some sort of device or computer and enter a virtual world of pedal powered interaction. Whichever…
He said, “Get off the bike or I will knife you”
He said, “get off the bike or I will knife you.” Being a mtb rider, I said to him, “you better make the first one count”, and with that we…
Great Christmas presents for mountain bikers
Looking to treat the trail addict in your life this Christmas? We’ve got a host of gadgets and accessories that are too tempting to entrust to Santa.
We’re hiring! Vacancy: Digital Editor, Mountain Bike Rider
The deputy digital editor reports to the Editor and is accountable for overseeing Mountain Bike Rider, mbr.co.uk, ensuring content is competitive and prioritised according to business value and strategic goals.…
Fort William Nevis Range now has the UK’s longest blue downhill
Blue Doon has been built by the Nevis Range trail team over the last couple of years, with spanners thrown into and removed from the works at various points by…
Enduro Women’s MT500 Animo LTD jersey review
The Enduro Women's MT500 Animo is a lightweight Enduro/DH women’s jersey as worn by Rachael Atherton – there’s also a men’s version worn by Gee and Dan.
How to climb up (almost) anything on an ebike
E-bike climbing skills. Power on tap and extra weight demand a different approach to get the best out of your e-bike, especially on steep climbs and steps.
“By the time I was four, I was racing!” – interview with Paula Zibasa
Paula Zibasa, spent her childhood BMX racing in Latvia, where she is originally from until a move to Innsbruck converted her to mountain biking and she has never looked back.…
E-bike skills: wield your e-bike like precision tool instead of blunt instrument
Learn how to increase control and power on your e-bike, with one of the world's best trials rider as your coach - Chris Akrigg.
Outta the archive: Chris Porter’s pioneering Mondraker from 2014
"For me, the limits are around 62.3° head angle, 850mm for the front centre and 335mm for the BB height. It may not be the same for you - so…
Five best places to ride in the UK
Julia Hobson, guide at Endlesstrailsmtb.com, chooses her five favourite UK trails.
Menstrual cycle doesn’t have to put a stop to your riding
The effects are not necessarily negative, and by understanding them you might gain a better understanding of how to adjust your rides accordingly.
Fundamentals of suspension set-up
Setting up your suspension needn’t be a scary process, says World Cup mechanic Jules McLean.
Get the most from riding with your kids
Make outings with your offspring fun for the whole family.
Best women’s e-bike: buyers guide to women-specific e-MTBs
Looking for the best women's ebike is tricky as there aren’t many e-bikes designed for women. But Gaint Liv and Scott Contessa buck the trend.